WordPress Hosting is similar to shared hosting in that you’ll be renting a portion of a server, shared with other customers. However, it is more as a VIP service to those who specifically use WordPress for their website. Often, WordPress Hosting comes in two forms: managed and unmanaged.
If a web host isn’t specific about whether their WordPress hosting is managed or unmanaged, assume for now it’s unmanaged. Unmanaged WordPress hosting simply means that you’ll have control over your WordPress installation. You will be responsible for installing, uninstalling or updating your website. This includes security updates, maintenance and any optimisation you may want to include. Although it sounds like a negative thing, unmanaged hosting is very common and often customers like the control it offers.
Managed hosting differs between web hosts, but it generally means that the web host will worry about things for you. For example, if your WordPress website needs updating, it will do this for you. You’ll often have access to WordPress experts who can help you with any questions you may have.
Managed WordPress hosting can be more expensive than unmanaged WordPress hosting, because it’s a luxury service. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of managed vs unmanaged WordPress hosting.
Unmanaged WordPress Hosting
- Often cheaper than managed
- Offers more control
- Usually comes with a control Panel like cPanel
- More time and effort spent on maintaining website
- Not ideal for complete beginners
Managed WordPress Hosting
- Less maintenance tasks to worry about
- Offers more time to create content
- WordPress experts on hand
- Can be more expensive
- Often no full-root access given
We offer both Managed and Unmanaged solutions. Talk to us if you would like to explore a managed WordPress solution.